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Nekʼeltaeni

name

LanguageAhtna (United States)

Meaning
  1. A massive constellation composed of numerous asterisms and stars, including the Big Dipper, forming or representing the therianthrope or human-animal culture hero Yabaaghe Tezyaann wearing a pack and carrying a staff.
  2. the Big Dipper
  3. God
  4. A significant term referring to the Creator or God. It is also associated with a massive constellation that includes the Big Dipper and represents a cultural hero.
Examples

Nekʼeltaeni xuł natsedi.

We pray to God.

Part of speechname

Usage noteThis word carries deep spiritual and cultural significance in Ahtna tradition.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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Nekʼeltaeni in other languages

Source: adapted from English Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors) via kaikki.org (Wiktextract), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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